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7.a ii) Discussion on Art in Action Summer ProgramStaff Report Date of Meeting: January 16, 2018 To: City Council From: Judi Negus, Office Assistant Re: Art in Action Summer Program Background: Staff was contacted by Rachel Kuhnle of the St. Croix Festival Theatre in June 2017 to consider offering a summer arts camp. Due to time limitations, staff suggested proposing the Art in Action program for the following summer. The Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed this proposal at their January 4 meeting. Issue: Should the Art in Action program be offered this coming summer? Proposal Details: Art in Action is a week-long summer drama camp for kids. The basics: • For campers ages 5-12 • Monday -Friday, 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. • At locations throughout the St. Croix Valley • Campers must provide a snack and water bottle • Fee: $50 per child for the week, all supplies provided • Showtime! The final performance is Friday at 11:30 a.m. At Art in Action camp, children will: • Create, rehearse, and perform in an original short play • Design and paint the scenic backdrop for the play • Create characters and an original costume design • Choreograph, rehearse, and perform an original dance • Learn about story structure and what makes for a good story • Explore and experiment with the three actor tools (the voice, the body, and the imagination) through games and activities • Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate • Perform their play for a live audience of family and friends!! St. Croix Festival Theatre staff would be responsible for handling all marketing, registrations, and materials. The classes would be held at the Community Center. Recommendation: The Parks and Recreation Committee recommends donating space at the Community Center and offering the Art in Action summer program detailed. AKT iN ACTIONi/A Festival Theatre's 2018 To us at Festival Theatre, Art In Action means empowering kids to take ownership of the creative process and put it into action! Art is something you DO, not something you make. When art is an action, mistakes are less scary and we're free to learn and HAVE FUN! At Camp, kids will.... Create, rehearse and perform in an original short play Design and paint Create characters design costumes Choreograph a dance Learn what makes for good stories Explore and experiment with the 3 actor tools: the voice, the body, and the imagination Collaborate, collaborate, collaborate Perform their play for a live audience of family and friends!! Call our Box Office at 715.483.3387 or email Rachel Kuhnle at ArtsEdFestiva[Theatre@gmai[.com if you would like to host a camp. Visit us online at festivaltheatre.org ST. CIZOIX rr.STIVAL T14r-.AT R- 9." A"ti-